Bill Iffrig Explained

Bill Iffrig
Birth Name:	William George Iffrig
Birth Date:	13 June 1934
Birth Place:	Everett, Washington, U.S.
Death Place:	Marysville, Washington, U.S.
Occupation:	Marathon runner
Spouse:	Donna^[1] ^[2]

William George Iffrig (June 13, 1934 – January 8, 2024) was an American marathon runner. He became well known to the American public after appearing in a photo that captured his fall near the finish line during the Boston Marathon bombing.^[3]

Life and career

William George Iffrig was born in Everett, Washington on June 13, 1934, the son of Clarence and Fannie Iffrig. He graduated from Everett High School. He was a carpenter^[4] and a brick mason.

In 2013, Iffrig competed at the Boston Marathon. While competing, he fell 60 feet near the finish line after a bomb went off. He gained national attention after his fall was captured by photographer John Tlumacki.

Iffrig died in Marysville, Washington on January 8, 2024, at the age of 89.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Back on His Feet. John. Brant. Runner's World. June 2, 2013. March 2, 2024.
2. Web site: His photo told the story of the Boston Marathon bombing. Ten years later, he finally met the subject. The Boston Globe. April 14, 2023. March 2, 2024. John. Tlumacki.
3. Web site: Bill Iffrig, Runner in Iconic Boston Marathon Bombing Photo, Dies at 89. The New York Times. Rebecca. Carballo. January 20, 2024. March 2, 2024.
4. Web site: Bomb blast couldn't keep him down in Boston. Los Angeles Times. Chris. Erskine. April 25, 2013. March 2, 2024.
5. Web site: Bill Iffrig, immortalized as the fallen runner of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, dies at 89. The Boston Globe. Jon. Couture. January 20, 2024. March 2, 2024.
6. Web site: William "Bill" George Iffrig. Dignity Memorial. March 2, 2024.